Tracking national news for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Tech · National NewsApril's massive blackout left 14.6M Portuguese connections offline. Learn why your internet depends on the power grid and how to stay protected.
National News · PoliticsThree teenagers arrested for armed robberies near Colombo Shopping Centre in Lisbon. Learn about the arrests, crime trends, and safety tips for residents.
National News · Health5 arrested in Operation West for trafficking hospital drugs and steroids. Healthcare worker among suspects, exposing supply chain vulnerabilities.
Immigration · National NewsSerial scammer arrested in Lisbon after 29 fraud cases targeting renters. Learn warning signs and protection tips for apartment hunting in Portugal.
Culture · National NewsHow a 1942 secret police arrest almost made billionaire Calouste Gulbenkian abandon Portugal, and why his foundation became the nation's surrogate welfare state.
Economy · National NewsPortugal's unions reject labor reform threatening job security, wage protections, and strike rights. What this means for workers living in Portugal.
Sports · National NewsAVS Futebol SAD confirmed relegated from Portugal's I Liga for 2025/26 after five manager changes and squad chaos. First team mathematically eliminated. Rebuild ahead.
Culture · National NewsA 16th-century bronze cannon from Terceira becomes the Azores' first national heritage artifact. Discover why this matters for Portugal's maritime history.
Economy · National NewsPortuguese regulators review Mercadona's acquisition of Logifruit. Could affect grocery prices, supply chains, and 1,600 jobs. Competition review underway.